Axiom Press Editorial Guidelines

As a Christian book publisher, Axiom Press has an obligation to the publishing and reading community to maintain certain standards for the content of books it publishes. These are designed to insure that material presented as Christian adheres to biblical truth, is edifying, is not judgmental toward any denomination, and does not lift up a particular individual or denomination over others. To that end, we set forth these editorial guidelines, which will apply to any and all books published by Axiom Press.

Please understand that it is our intention to make book publishing accessible to as many Christian writers as possible. It is not our intention to be dogmatic or unreasonable in editorial matters. We further acknowledge that in most cases, writers usually mean no ill will toward others, and in their hearts believe in the authority of the Scriptures. Sometimes these beliefs are not clearly communicated on the written page.

1. Our publishing contracts prohibit the publication of material that is libelous, scandalous, or unlawful. "Libelous" is defined as any statement made about an individual or organization which is injurious to them or their reputation. "Scandalous" is defined as any statement which causes a reader to stumble in their faith, or take up an offense.

2. All material submitted for publication is assumed to be the original work of the author, except in the case of permitted uses of quoted material. Most brief quotes of copyrighted material are covered under "fair use" laws. Attribution should be provided. Song lyrics to be quoted require the written permission of the copyright holder. Up to 500 Bible verses may be quoted in a text, but they must not exceed 25% of the text (NIV). The KJV is in the public domain, with unlimited use.

3. The Scripture says we should be peace-loving people. Material that is judged to be inflammatory, judgmental, or devisive will be edited or removed. Statements that claim a greater degree of spirituality or righteousness for a particular denomination, translation of the Scriptures, or purely external religious activities will not be acceptable. Such activities or preferences may be desirable, but should not be required.

4. We will remove or edit statements which we deem contrary to the central teaching of Scripture. Where Scripture is silent, we will not object to a statement's inclusion, except when common sense dictates that such statements are clearly not in the best interests of Christian readers, in which case, they will not be acceptable for publication. Material of a purely speculative nature, which is not based on biblical precept or principle, will not be acceptable for publication.

5. By accepting a contract to publish your material, you agree to these editorial guidelines. Your material will be reviewed for adherence to these guidelines. If, after executing a publishing agreement with you, we find that your material does not conform to these guidelines, we will advise you of the problem and what needs to be done to remove any hindrances to publication. If we are unable to come to an agreement with you about adjusting the material in question, we will notify you that our contract with you will be cancelled. Monies you have paid to Axiom Press will be refunded to you within 30 days of such notice, except for expenses which have been incurred by Axiom on behalf of your book project.

We offer our editorial review as a service for those who want to bless the Church with the message the Lord has given them. Those few who have an axe to grind, who lift themselves up, or who seek to lead His sheep astray, are encouraged to go elsewhere. Sincere servants of the Lord are always welcome at Axiom Press. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your writing ministry. We pray your message will touch the lives of readers everywhere!

Contact Us